Abstract: A tool for installing connectors on cables includes a base member and a plunger movably mounted on the base member. A lever mechanism on the base member moves the plunger. There is a wheel member that carries a plurality of dog fixtures thereon. A detent mechanism provides engagement between the wheel member and the base member to define a plurality of rotational positions for the wheel member. In each rotational position, a dog fixture is aligned with the plunger. Preferably, each dog fixture on the wheel member is configured to receive a different size cable.

Abstract: A tool for installing connectors on cables includes a base member and a plunger movably mounted on the base member. A lever mechanism on the base member moves the plunger. There is a wheel member that carries a plurality of dog fixtures thereon. A detent mechanism provides engagement between the wheel member and the base member to define a plurality of rotational positions for the wheel member. In each rotational position, a dog fixture is aligned with the plunger. Preferably, each dog fixture on the wheel member is configured to receive a different size cable.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a gripping tool for installing and removing a connector. The gripping tool includes a first body member and a second body member. The first body member defines a first jaw portion and a first handle portion. The first jaw portion includes a first tip. The second body member defines a second jaw portion and a second handle portion. The second jaw portion includes a second tip. The first and the second handle portions are coupled to one another at distal ends for pivoting movement about an axis between an open position and a gripping position. The first and second tips include gripping means for securely engaging the connector positioned between the first and second jaw portions in response to the first and second body members being moved from the open position to the gripping position.

Abstract: In a gripping tool a first body member defines a first jaw portion and a first handle portion. The second body member defines a second jaw portion and a second handle portion. The first and second handle portions being coupled to one another at distal ends for movement between and open position and a gripping position. A spring is provided for normally urging at least one of the first and second body members toward the open position. The first and second jaw portions are adapted to grasp an object position between them in response to the body members being moved from the open position to the gripping position.

Abstract: A hand tool for assembling a compression type connector on the end portion of an associated insulated electrical cable has a pair of pistol grip handles pivotably moveable relative to each other. A pair of opposing cable retaining members pivotally supported on a tool holder carried by one of the handles releasably retains a cable and an associated connector engaged with the cable in general coaxial alignment with an axially elongated moveable plunger carried by the tool holder and also defines a 360.degree. annular bearing surface surrounding the cable and upon which the connector is seated when pressure is applied to the connector by the plunger. The plunger is connected to the other of the handles by a toggle link and is moved toward the bearing surface to apply axial pressure to the connector by operating the handles. The plunger is adjustable to adapt the tool to apply compression type connector fittings produced by various connector manufactures.

Abstract: A coaxial cable stripping tool has a pair of opposing jaws which include a stripping jaw and a clamping jaw supported as associated ends of a pair of pivotally moveable operating handles. The stripping jaw has a pair of spaced apart cutting and stripping blades for cutting axially spaced portions of a cable to be stripped when the cable is gripped by the jaws and the tool is rotated about the axis of the cable. The jaws are normally spring biased to closed position and move to open position in response to operation of the handles. A clean-out member mounted on one of the handles sweeps through the space between the blades to dislodge scrap material trapped between the blades each time the handles are operated to open the jaws.

Abstract: A skiving tool for removing an outer insulation jacket from an end portion of a shielded coaxial cable has a cylindrical body including a coaxial bore sized to receive the end portion of the coaxial cable therein. A tubular mandrel coaxially supported within the bore has a central bore sized to receive the central conductor of the cable. The outside diameter of the mandrel is substantially equal to the inside diameter of the tubular shield on the cable and is received within the end portion of the shield. A cutter mounted on the tool body extends into the main bore for skiving the outer layer of insulation to remove it from the tubular sleeve as the tool is axially rotated relative to the cable.

Abstract: Axle assemblies having a sensor of the mechanical input shaft type are difficult to access and subjected to radial and axial loads which cause premature failure. A connecting arrangement affixes a sensor body to a support bracket adjacent a second end of a rotatable spindle and maintains an input shaft of the sensor within a preselected range of axially aligned positions with respect to a spindle axis. A coupling arrangement couples the second end portion of the spindle to the input shaft and transfers only rotational motion from the spindle to the input shaft. The coupling arrangement permits a preselected amount of freedom of movement of the spindle relative to the sensor in axial and radial directions. Thus, damage to and premature failure of the sensor is alleviated and accessability is substantially improved. The axle assembly is particularly suited for use on an automatic guided vehicle.

Abstract: An adjustable apparatus (15) for rigidly restraining different sized objects (10) such as batteries which are resting on a frame (12), such as that of a lift truck vehicle (13). The apparatus has opposed first and second support members (16,17) upwardly rising from the frame. A rigid first strap structure (20) is pivotally attached (22) to the first support member, while a rigid second strap structure (29) is releasably attached (31 or 31') to the second support member. The strap structures are telescopable (49) one within the other to selectively adjust the length defined by the straps.

Abstract: A latch assembly (32) is disclosed for use with a compartment (10) of the type having a cover structure (24) removable therefrom, and a wall end portion (22). The latch assembly (32) comprises a strap (34) with finger members (56,58) receivable into apertures (52,54) of the cover structure. The strap is pivotally connected to the wall end portion and may be raised from and lowered into the apertures. The strap has a slot (62), defining a first surface, which is transverse to a recess (60), defining a second surface. A keeper (75) is positionable into contact and out of contact with the second surface. When the keeper is positioned out of contact with the second surface, the strap may be raised and the cover structure removed; when the keeper is in contact with the second surface, the latch assembly restrains movements in all directions which would act to displace the cover structure from its covering position.